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When I started this business two years ago I knew I would one day
NEW RVP
write my Eye on Arbonne story. I dreamed about what mine would
say, what pictures I would use and who I would thank. There was no
question I would get my Mercedes-Benz and no doubt I would be an
RVP because I knew from the moment I decided to start the business
that Arbonne was in my life for a reason.
Arbonne has changed my life in so many ways. I drive a white
Mercedes-Benz, earn a potentially great income, I am home to raise
my children and I get to work in my pajamas. While all of those are
wonderful, the best aspect of becoming involved with Arbonne is that
I am a different person now. Arbonne has given me a sense of pur-
pose I never felt before. I know this business changes lives. Arbonne
gives people hope and I am so blessed to be a part of that.
sara langum
Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
I was introduced to the Arbonne products when I was in college. I strug-
Sara Langum Region; Oklahoma City, OK
gled with acne and had tried everything on the market. Arbonne was
the first product line that improved my skin, so of course, I fell in love.
Things quickly changed for me when I got pregnant with our first
In 2002, I began teaching in Edmond, Oklahoma and somehow in baby. I enjoyed teaching, but did not love it enough to leave my
the midst of talking in the photocopy room, I overheard that Carrie daughter every day. I began looking for an opportunity to stay home,
MacDonald was going to be able to stay home with her children by but nothing ever felt right. I had introduced the Arbonne products to
selling Arbonne. I immediately went to find her, so I could get some my friends and family, and my mother-in-law was also sharing the
Arbonne products! I signed up as a Consultant for the discount and products and accumulating quite a bit of sales. One day, Carrie
contemplated doing the business, but at that time, all I could think MacDonald called me and said, “Sara, if you do a little work, you
was I did not want to be a salesperson. I did not realize then that would be in qualification for District Manager.” The light bulb went off
teaching high school sophomore history was all about selling! and I felt an immediate tug at my heart. I attended a training event in
Dallas where President Rita Davenport spoke and she sealed the deal
for me. I remember leaving the room so overwhelmed with the feeling
this was what I was supposed to do. I called my husband and said,
Sara with her Why: Daughter, Tate, 2 and son, Smith, 9 months. “Honey, I am going to do Arbonne and possibly make enough money
so I can stay home.” He said something like, “Okay, honey, whatev-
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Sara with husband, Jeff. Sara with her family picking up the new Mercedes-Benz.
s u c c e s s strategy:
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“ Make the decision and then
work through your fear.
”
er you want to do.” He thought I was crazy, but I jumped in with both
feet and within six months I left my teaching job to be home with Tate.
At the time, I did what I set out to do. I left my job, but then I got
complacent because I was happy with where I was. I knew I want- Sara’s daughter and future ENVP, Tate, picking out her own white vehicle.
ed to promote to RVP, but I did not have the sense of urgency and
diligence I had before. For many months, being an Area Manager
was good enough for me. Area Manager was not a bad place to
be, but I knew it was not where I was supposed to be. I had long- and Flip Hassett, as well as all the Consultants on my team: You all are
ings in my heart I knew I could only fulfill through Arbonne; I want- a huge reason Why I am an RVP.
ed to do more, be more and give more.
To ERVP Carrie MacDonald: From the moment I stepped into this
It is said that the greatest deterrent to a great life is a good life. I had business, you told me over and over I would get here. It is amazing
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
a good life, but I was not stretching my faith, or pursuing my full poten- what someone can accomplish when they have people who believe
tial and the purpose God had placed in my heart. So, I made a deci- in them so much. I love you dearly.
sion. I decided I was not going to settle for “good enough” anymore.
I was going to get out of my comfort zone, work through my fears, To my parents, grandparents and entire family: Thanks so much for
trust in my faith and make it work. I wanted it for my family and my your unwavering support, encouragement and free babysitting.
team, and because I knew this was my purpose. It was not about par-
ticipating in the Mercedes-Benz Cash Bonus Program or possibly mak- To my husband, Jeff: You are an incredible father and husband. I
ing a lot of money; those are just bonuses. I wanted to help others love you so much.
reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams, too.
To my children, Tate and Smith: This is all for you.
I have so many amazing people to thank.
To Executive Area Manager Sandy Langum: I love that you are on
my team; but more importantly, I love that you are my mother-in-law! EDM Merideth Pistulka, Sara, DM Amy Broadbent, AM Carrie Langum and EAM Sandy
Langum at NTC 2006 St. Louis.
I know a huge reason Why you do this business is just to help me.
Thank you. To Area Manager Keysha Curtis: To think we did not
even know each other nine months ago is almost unbelievable. This
business touches lives, changes families and it is what drives you. I
love you like a sister and I thank God for our friendship. To Area
Manager Carrie Langum: Your drive and focus are incredible. You
inspire and motivate me to be a better leader and Christian.
To District Managers, Amy Broadbent, Brandi Thomas, Carly Evans,
Sandy Carter, Robin Howard, Yvonne Intveld, Merideth Pistulka, Cristie
Lebsack, Dianne Hinton, Mallory Peeler, Lesley Peeler, Linda Squires
EAM Sandy Langum, Erin Christenson, AM Keysha Curtis, Sara, DM Brandi
Thomas, Jennifer Cromwell and DM Amy Broadbent at Sara’s Mercedes-Benz
car presentation.
DM Amy Broadbent,
Sara and sponsor,
ERVP Carrie
MacDonald at NTC
2006 St. Louis.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | AUGUST 2006